Abstract: In an example, a communication module includes an optical transmitter, an optical receiver, and a periodical filter. The optical transmitter is configured to emit an outbound optical signal. The optical receiver is configured to receive an inbound optical signal. A first frequency of the outbound optical signal is offset from a second frequency of the inbound optical signal by an amount less than a channel spacing of a multiplexer/demultiplexer implemented in an optical communication system that includes the communication module. The periodical filter is positioned in optical paths of both the outbound optical signal and the inbound optical signal and has a transmission spectrum with periodic transmission peaks and troughs. The first frequency of the outbound optical signal may be aligned to one of the transmission peaks and the second frequency of the inbound optical signal may be aligned to one of the transmission troughs, or vice versa.

Abstract: A device for generating sum-of-products data includes an array of variable resistance cells, variable resistance cells in the array each including a transistor and a programmable resistor connected in parallel, the array including n columns of cells including strings of series-connected cells and m rows of cells. Control and bias circuitry are coupled to the array, including logic for programming the programmable resistors in the array with resistances corresponding to values of a weight factor Wmn for the corresponding cell. Alternatively, the resistances can be programmed during manufacture. Input drivers are coupled to corresponding ones of the m rows of cells, the input drivers selectively applying inputs Xm to rows m. Column drivers are configured to apply currents In to corresponding ones of the n columns of cells. Voltage sensing circuits operatively coupled to the columns of cells.

Abstract: A virtual reality headset system includes a vision correction module. The vision correction system can detect a degree of myopia or other visual ailment of a user of the VR system, and then adjust a vision correction lens to adjust for user myopia. An implementation of the vision correction module can adjust right and left lenses separately.

Abstract: A mobile communication device based on a virtual mobile infrastructure is provided, including: a display device for displaying a graphical user interface (GUI); a communication device for providing a network connection to a remote server; a storage device; and a controller for performing an input method switching method including the following operations during performing first application (APP) of remote server: displaying operation screen of first APP on GUI; receiving first notification indicating that remote input keyboard has enabled from remote server; in response, use local input keyboard of local input to cover remote input keyboard to enable a user uses local input method for inputting and to transmit user inputs to remote server to display user inputs on respective remote location; and receiving second notification indicating that remote input keyboard has disabled from remote server and in response, hide local input keyboard on operation screen.

Abstract: A non-volatile memory and its reading method are provided. The reading method includes: erasing a plurality of memory cells in a memory cell string; setting a target memory cell of the memory cells, setting an initial voltage, generating a plurality of programming voltages by gradually increasing the initial voltage based on a step value, sequentially performing a plurality of programming operations by the target memory cell according to the programming voltages, and verifying the target memory cell to obtain a first verifying current during the programming operations; setting a corresponding programming voltage as a target voltage through determining the first verifying current and a first reference current; and performing the programming operations on the memory cells other than the target memory cell according to the target voltage and setting the memory cell string as a reading reference memory cell string.

Abstract: A method for localizing an intracranial electrode in a subject's brain is provided. The intracranial electrode has at least one electrode contact. The method includes: acquiring a first brain image reconstructed from first image data acquired after electrode-implantation; acquiring a second brain image reconstructed from second image data acquired before the electrode-implantation; co-registering the first brain image and the second brain image to acquire spatial transformation parameters; extracting a first coordinate of the electrode contact from the first brain image; converting the first coordinate into a second coordinate in the second brain image by using the spatial transformation parameters; co-registering the second brain image and a universal brain atlas to define functional zones in the second brain image; and defining a corresponding functional zone where the second coordinate is located. Another alternative method and a system for localizing an intracranial electrode are also provided herein.

Abstract: A force measurement device is arranged in one of axle holes respectively formed in two ends of a crank. The force measurement device includes a sensor seat positioned in one of the axle holes and a plurality of stress detection units arranged on the sensor seat in an annular configuration and spaced from each other by an angle. A calculation and transmission device is electrically connected with the plurality of stress detection units. When a force is applied in a force application direction to the crank, the force is transmitted through the crank to the sensor seat, and the plurality of stress detection units detect the force and generate and transmit a plurality of stress variation signals corresponding to a magnitude of the force to the calculation and transmission device.

Abstract: A structured-light (SL) method of dynamically generating a depth map includes moving a lens of an image capture device to a first position associated with first depth of field (DOF); capturing first reflected structured light with the first DOF, thereby resulting in a first image; processing the first image to generate a first depth map; moving the lens to a second position associated with second DOF, the second DOF being nearer the image capture device than the first DOF; capturing second reflected structured light with the second DOF, thereby resulting in a second image; processing the second image to generate a second depth map; and combining the first depth map and the second depth map to result in a combined depth map.

Abstract: A method for reducing wiggling in a line includes forming a first patterning layer over a metal feature and depositing a first mask layer over the first patterning layer. The first mask layer is patterned to form a first set of one or more openings therein and then thinned. The pattern of the first mask layer is transferred to the first patterning layer to form a second set of one or more openings therein. The first patterning layer is etched to widen the second set of one or more openings. The first patterning layer may be comprised of silicon or an oxide material. The openings in the first patterning layer may be widened while a mask layer is over the first patterning layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an LED package structure, a carrier, and a method for manufacturing a carrier. The carrier includes a substrate and an electrode layer disposed on the substrate. The electrode layer includes at least one bonding portion that has a plurality of elongated microstructures recessed in a surface thereof.

Abstract: A power switch circuit includes a first switch circuit, a second switch unit and a capacitor. The capacitor has a first terminal coupled to a node between the first and second switch units. In addition, the capacitor has a second terminal coupled to the first and second switch units, a charge pump and a charging circuit. When the power switch circuit is coupled to a load, the charging circuit pre-charges the capacitor. Once the load is enabled, the first and second switch units are turned on by only a small voltage increase at the second terminal of the capacitor by the charge pump to allow power to be supplied to a load through the first and second switch units from a power supply.

Abstract: A photomask includes a translucent substrate and at least one main feature. The translucent substrate has a recessed region recessed from a first surface of the translucent substrate. The at least one main feature is disposed on the translucent substrate, and protrudes from the first surface of the translucent substrate.

Abstract: An adjusting mechanism and a head mounted display are provided. The adjusting mechanism includes a band, a rotating shaft, a knob, a driving member, and a holder. The rotating shaft has a first ring tooth around a central axis. The band is driven by the rotating shaft to move relative to the rotating shaft when the rotating shaft rotates around the central axis. The knob has a plurality of chutes. Each chute has a first section and a second section. The depth of each first section is deeper than the depth of each second section. The driving member has a second ring tooth, a plurality of guiding pins, and a plurality of pawls. The driving member is assembled to the knob, and the guiding pins are located in the chutes. The holder has a circular unidirectional tooth. The band limits the rotation of the holder relative to the band. The circular unidirectional tooth is configured to be coupled with these pawls to limit the rotation of the driving member relative to the holder in a single direction.

Abstract: A smart valve maintenance alert device includes a connection unit, which is connectable to a valve stem of a smart valve. The connection unit includes a detectable element that is movable in unison with the valve stem. A control unit includes a detecting element arranged to correspond to the detectable element. A drive unit is connected to the connection unit, and the drive unit drives the connection unit to allow the valve stem to be driven by the connection unit to rotate and the valve stem drives the smart valve to rotate. The detecting element and the detectable element collaboratively generate a detection signal in response to the rotation of the valve stem, such that the control unit generates data of operation state according to the detection signal.

Abstract: A neural network system includes a doping well having a first conductivity, a memory string having a plurality of memory cells each include a gate and a source/drain with a second conductivity disposed in the doping well, a buried channel layer having the second conductivity and disposed in the doping well, a word line driver used to apply input voltages corresponding to a plurality of input variations of terms in the sum-of-products operations, a voltage sensing circuit used to apply a constant current into the memory string and to sensing a voltage, a controller used to program/read the memory cells for acquiring a plurality of threshold voltages corresponds to weights of the terms in the sum-of-products operations. When programming/reading the threshold voltages, a first bias voltage is applied to the first doping well; and when sensing the voltage, a second bias voltage is applied to the first doping well.

Abstract: Provided is a radioactive microsphere including a glass sphere core. The glass sphere core includes a first seed, a second seed and a diffusion region extending inwardly from an outer surface of the glass sphere core, with the second seed distributed in the diffusion region. The first seed and the second seed become radioactive after being activated by neutrons to produce radiations including ?-rays or ?-rays, or simultaneously ?-rays and ?-rays. A preparation method of a radioactive microsphere is also provided.

Abstract: A neural network system includes a doping well having a first conductivity, a memory string having a plurality of memory cells each include a gate and a source/drain with a second conductivity disposed in the doping well, a buried channel layer having the second conductivity and disposed in the doping well, a word line driver used to apply input voltages corresponding to a plurality of input variations of terms in the sum-of-products operations, a voltage sensing circuit used to apply a constant current into the memory string and to sensing a voltage, a controller used to program/read the memory cells for acquiring a plurality of threshold voltages corresponds to weights of the terms in the sum-of-products operations. When programing/reading the threshold voltages, a first bias voltage is applied to the first doping well; and when sensing the voltage, a second bias voltage is applied to the first doping well.

Abstract: A detection circuit and a switch module using the same is provided. The detection circuit includes a comparison circuit. A first input end of the comparison circuit is coupled to an output end of a power supply, and a second input end of the comparison circuit is coupled to an input end of a switch circuit. The comparison circuit compares voltage information or current information obtained via its first input end and it second input end, and accordingly generates an output signal. The output signal indicates whether there is an external resistor between the power supply and the switch circuit. According to the output signal, the switch circuit determines how a current provided by the power supply is to be detected, and accordingly continues or stops providing the current to a load.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are humanized antibodies, antigen-binding fragments thereof, and antibody conjugates, that are capable of specifically binding to certain biantennary Lewis antigens, which antigens are expressed in a variety of cancers. The presently disclosed antibodies are useful to target antigen-expressing cells for treatment or detection of disease, including various cancers. Also provided are polynucleotides, vectors, and host cells for producing the disclosed antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions, methods of treatment and detection, and uses of the antibodies, antigen-binding fragments, antibody conjugates, and compositions are also provided.